If you’re applying for Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if you can live off the monthly annuity payments. Living with a disability can be costly and having to take an early retirement can be scary, especially when looking at the future of your...
People leave jobs all the time, for various reasons. Those who work in the federal government are no different. As with any job move, you must think about what will happen to your benefits, and if you’ll get to keep them. Federal employees have access to several...
There are many benefits to working in the federal government, but a lot of people don't know about them due to their out-of-date systems and processes. Because of this, the government has struggled finding potential recruits and maintaining employees. In order to...
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) plays a significant role in your federal retirement. You have been investing in it for years and now you're hoping it adds to the financial security you need for the rest of your life. But what if you are disabled and must apply for...
Retirement can be stressful because there are so many decisions to consider. Many imagine lounging on the beach reading a good book. But this is just a fantasy if you do not properly plan for your retirement. Many federal employees don’t think about retirement until...
"We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times." By now, you have likely heard this ad nauseum, but it doesn't take away from the fact that we are collectively concerned about the future. Whether it be a volatile economy, furlough fears, or the spread of a novel...
We are experiencing unprecedented times in modern America. The coronavirus pandemic has burst the economic bubble and left many Americans concerned about their jobs and income. However, history has shown us that now is the time to be proactive and prepare for future...
Our team of federal employee benefits consultants, case managers and attorneys have extensively reviewed the federal government’s changes coming in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Modernization Act and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned. The Office of Personnel...
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is planning a “significant launch promotion” beginning this month to implement the TSP withdrawal changes stemming from the Thrift Savings Plan Modernization Act. Congress imposed a deadline for these changes of November...
There will be significant changes made to the Thrift Savings Plan rules. Effective September 2019, these changes will focus on withdrawal options that have previously lacked flexibility. Because of that, many have looked for alternative options that offer more...
There is good news if you are a federal employee saving for retirement. The Internal Revenue Service has announced next year’s contribution limits for the Thrift Savings Plan and for Individual Retirement Accounts. You will be able to contribute more to each. 2019 TSP...
There is almost $600 billion just sitting in the Thrift Savings plan waiting for federal employees to use it when they retire. TSP and Congress Congress has a track record of spending money from any available source, so it’s understandable to think of the possibility...
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